Letter to the Editor: On Racial Profiling

End Racial Profiling Week came to a close April 20, and both Houses of Congress have started deliberations on the End Racial Profiling Act legislation before them. Racial profiling is investigation and subsequent action based on stereotypes and assumptions; not on facts and the evidence at hand. It burdens the innocent more than the guilty. Profiling places government in violation of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

On behalf of the Information Immigration Response Team (IIRT) of Lincoln County, I urge all citizens to contact each of their State and National legislators and urge them to support this necessary legislation. This legislation complements legislation now in effect prohibiting public discrimination based on age, gender, national origin. race, religion or sexual orientation, but is necessary to end a practice that is regularly apparent.

We at IIRT urge everyone to take a stand for the elimination of notable prejudice that dominates our country and diminishes concern for human dignity, justice and equality.

Don Searcy, Newport

 

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Letter to the Editor from Debby Miller

I have lived in Lincoln County for more than 15 years. Bill Hall was one of the very first people I met when the Lincoln County School District hired me to be Communications Coordinator. Bill was a radio reporter and I was “the voice” for LCSD.

Bill’s reporting was fair to all sides, honest, and he always wanted me to explain things in terms so that his listeners could understand the complexities of the issues. He was proud of the work he produced on behalf of his employer.

As County Commissioner, Bill Hall is still fair to all sides, honest, and strives to help his constituents understand the complexities of government issues. He should be proud of the work he produces on behalf of his employer (the citizens of Lincoln County.)

He has represented Lincoln County at the state and federal levels seeking better support for battered women, our animal shelter, education (from elementary to OCCC), and most recently for those rebuilding their lives after the recent storms.

Bill Hall knows Lincoln County. He knows the struggles of getting the attention of state and federal agencies to help our rural communities. Bill Hall has developed an understanding about government that takes years to grasp. He uses that knowledge to help our county every single day. He has earned the right to continue representing all of Lincoln County.

We can’t let his knowledge and integrity slip away. I voted for Bill Hall in 2004 and 2008. Please join me in voting for Bill Hall in 2012.

Debby Miller, Newport

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Letter From Siletz Valley Friends of the Library

Thank you Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for the grant that helps pay for our liability insurance. Without this generous grant the Siletz Valley Friends of the Library would not be able to use our wonderful volunteers. These monies enable us to use our volunteers in many different areas of the library building and library grounds. We utilize our volunteers in many ways, i.e., alphabetizing the books, repairing and covering our old and new books, helping with setting up the display cases, cleaning the bathroom facilities, weeding the flower beds, power washing the sidewalks around the building. We also use volunteers to plan and prepare for events we have during the year; such as: our library birthday party and our ongoing fund raising events for the upkeep and maintenance of the library building and grounds. Thank you so much again, we greatly appreciate your help with this endeavor.

Audrey Casper, SVFOL, board member

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Letter to the Community from Gloria Baum

The Homeless Youth Alliance of Lincoln County would like to express our sincerest appreciation to the following people for their cooperation or assistance with promoting and overall volunteering with the “Lincoln County’s Got Talent! Top Ten & Friends Concert” held Saturday, February 25 at Taft High School: Oregon Coast Council for the Arts & Catherine Rickbone; Lincoln County School Superintendent Tom Rinearson and Communications Coordinator Mary Jo Kerlin; Taft High School Principal Scott Reed, Band & Choir Instructor Andy Hordichok, Secretary Bonny Kessler, Brenda Lemmon and Steve; Volunteers Ethan Sanders, Canyon Jackson, Charlotte Deremo, Carli Domingo, Jenna Richards, Conar MacCoone, David Martinez, Sabrina Fallin and Tilly Miller.

We want to give special thanks to the parents who, through their time and resources, support their children to participate in our fundraisers as we continue to help homeless families with housing assistance by providing rent, rental deposits, utility payments and deposits as well as screening fees and other expenses necessary to move into an apartment or home. The canned food collected was taken to the Lincoln City Food Pantry by Tilly Miller, LCFP volunteer. Thank you to Jaylene Manitopyes, Isaac Newton Magnet School student, who once again donated her beautiful, framed photography for the silent auction. Finally, our greatest appreciation goes to the very lovely, gifted and talented young people who are dedicated, dependable and give 150 % in their cooperation and with every performance. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next “Top Ten & Friends Concert” at Toledo High School on Saturday, March 17th, 4 pm – 6 pm, 1800 NE Sturdevant Rd.

Gloria Baum

Co-Founder

Homeless Youth Alliance of Lincoln County

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Letter to the Editor: Mayoral Appointment

At the last Toledo City Council meeting citizens asked for multiple ways to be informed about city council meetings and events. During the meeting it was stated that the mayoral issue would not be on the City Council work session agenda, however, there has been a change and it is now on the agenda. The Toledo City Council work sessions are on the second Tuesday of every month and the meetings start at 6:15. These meetings are open to the public and everyone is invited.

Thank you Yaquina Wavelength for helping keep Toledo informed!

Franki Trujillo-Dalbey, City Councilwoman

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